Dining - Dining Services Director AL

Omega Senior Living; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Competitive Pay

Omega Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Omega Senior Living in McCook, NE is seeking a Dining Services Director to plan, direct and coordinate all activities of the department and provide high‑quality food services for residents and staff. The role emphasizes menu planning, cost control, safety, and compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, supervising staff, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with dietitians and care teams to meet nutritional needs.

Qualifications

• Current ServSafe certification required. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates. ACF Certified Culinarian (CC) preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prefer 2 to 4 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking, and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience leading the work of others is preferred.

Job description

Job Details

Location: McCook, NE 69001

Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st Shift

General Description

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of the dining services department and provides food services for residents and employees.

Essential Duties

• Adheres to the policies, operating procedures, the Mission and Core Values of Omega Senior Living.
• Establishes departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with administrative policies.
• Develops standards for organization and supervision of dining services; maintains quality dining services within the prescribed budget.
• Determines quality and quantity of food required; plans menus and controls food costs.
• Prepares food (including sauces, cold foods, fish, soups and stocks, meats, vegetables, eggs and other food items) according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Works closely with divisional dining services specialist and consults with dietitian when necessary to ensure meals meet the nutritional requirements of the residents.
• Oversees food preparation and cooking to ensure meals are prepared according to company standards.
• Conducts frequent inspections of all work, storage and serving areas to ensure regulations governing food safety and sanitation are followed.
• Prepares cleaning schedule, production worksheet and staff schedules.
• Maintains inventory of food and non‑food items.
• Orients and trains new employees in the department; delegates authority to dining services staff to ensure effective flow of materials and services.
• Develops and directs a cost control system; prepares and submits the department budget to the Executive Director/Administrator.
• Maintains appropriate documentation in residents’ medical records.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents and presents dining services education programs to staff as needed.
• Ensures a continuous quality improvement program is in place and follows up as required.
• May directly supervise employees in the dining services department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, rewarding, disciplining, and complaint resolution.
• Keeps certifications current and participates in continuing education, staff meetings, in‑services and web‑based trainings.
• This is an overview of the Job Description and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate shall perform all duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individualized Health Insurance plans to fit your budget and family’s needs.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• COMPANY PAID Life Insurance
• COMPANY PAID Employee Assistance Program
• AD&D insurance
• Advance Pay – Don't wait for payday, Treat yourself today! You DESERVE it!
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• OMEGA recognition program
• Employee referral program
• Nest EggU – Budget assistance and retirement planning

Qualifications

• Current ServSafe certification required. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates. ACF Certified Culinarian (CC) preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prefer 2 to 4 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking, and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience leading the work of others is preferred.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Resident care philosophy with a focus on providing the highest level of quality service and professional interaction.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.